Olive: Green Goods for Modern Dogs

Switching to a green and organic lifestyle can be a big process: the researching, the shopping, figuring out what products work for you, not to mention majorly changing your habits and behaviors. With all the time spent making our bodies and homes natural and safe places, it's easy to forget about the needs of (wo)man's best friend. We need to remember that our dogs rely on a sustainable and healthy environment, and it's our job to be eco-conscious for them.

Eco Friendly

At Olive, an online eco-friendly dog goods store, their mission is just that: to bring you "pooch products that support - not burden - the ecosystem." With a huge variety of items to choose from, from food to grooming products, Olive ensures they do their part for the environment and our animals. Olive is committed to selling and producing products made from recycled, repurposed or natural materials, and non-toxic, organic and healthful ingredients.

While Olive sells products made by other organic and green pet companies, they have also developed their own line of natural and organic spa products and dog treats that come in recyclable or minimal packaging. Our Savvy pooches, Oscar and Tao, were more than happy to try Olive's delicious Cookie Treats and Bubble + Squeak Herbal Dog Shampoo.

Two Paws Up

Olive's 100% natural and organic Cookie Treats ($7.95) are baked in small batches right here in the U.S. and come in four fantastic flavors. The cookies are right up Naturally Savvy's alley as they do not contain artificial preservatives, colors or flavors. They are also corn, wheat and soy free. When we read the ingredient list on the package we felt like we were looking at a package of human cookies - so wholesome and healthy that they prompted one Naturally Savvy husband to try one himself! And what did two very picky dogs think of the treats? They went wild for them! In fact, they loved them so much, our Naturally Savvy pooches, who usually save their salivation for meat, won't leave our sides.

When we opened the bag of My Oh My Pizza Pie treats we were met with the smell of an actual cheese pizza. The parmesan and cheddar cheese in these treats make for a great source of protein and calcium. Little Berry Bites, bite-size treats with blueberries and cranberries, are perfect for small dogs, puppies and as training treats and are full of antioxidants, Vitamins C and K, fiber and manganese. Like the Pizza Pie treat, the Happy Apple Snaps greet you with and apple and cinnamon aroma. The apples are a source of dietary fiber and Vitamin C and the oats have a high concentration of protein and several important vitamins and nutrients. Olive also makes a Nutty ‘Nanner cookie, a peanut butter and banana treat which we didn't sample, but are confident is just as scrumptious as the Pizza, Berry and Apple cookies.

Olive's Bubble + Squeak organic dog shampoo ($15.50) is made with organic plant-based oils, is 100% biodegradable and doesn't contain parabens, sulfates, detergents, phthalates or artificial fragrances. When the white fur of Naturally Savvy's third furry friend, Ziggy, was looking yellow next to the January snow, we knew it was time for a Bubble + Squeak bath. The shampoo produced a rich lather, smelt heavenly and definitely removed the dirt from his coat. Once dry, Ziggy's coat was shiny, soft and white. Beyond its cleaning and deodorizing abilities, this shampoo is also gentle and safe for you, your dog and the environment.

With their commitment to the environment and to the wellness of dogs everywhere we give Olive the Naturally Savvy Seal of Approval.

For more information on these products, to view ingredients and to purchase visit Olive's website at www.OliveGreenDog.com.